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Nicholas A. Bainton

The Lihir Destiny: Cultural Responses to Mining in Melanesia

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

The people of the Lihir Islands in Papua New Guinea have long held visions of a prosperous new future, often referred to by local leaders as the 'Lihir Destiny'. When large-scale gold mining activities commenced on the main island of Lihir in 1995, many hoped that this new world had finally arrived.

Product details

Authors	Nicholas A. Bainton
Publisher	ANU Press

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	01.10.2010

EAN	9781921666841
ISBN	978-1-921666-84-1
No. of pages	254
Dimensions	176 mm x 250 mm x 18 mm
Weight	581 g
Series	Asia-Pacific Environment Monog
Subject	Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology

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